A word of pray­er when the day be­gins
Brings a day of bless­ing sure;
A word of pray­er when the twi­light dims
Brings a night of rest se­cure.

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A word of pray­er in the morn­ing,
A word of pray­er at night!
When sore­ly dis­tressed,
A pray­er brings you rest,
Making all things right!

A word of pray­er when the heart is sad
Brings you com­fort, peace and rest;
A word of pray­er when the days are glad
Adds a joy to hours most blest.

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A word of pray­er when the heart is lone
Brings a friend to un­der­stand;
A word of pray­er when your strength is gone
Brings the clasp of a migh­ty hand.

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Always a pray­er to the God above
Brings a bless­ing sweet and true;
Enfolds your heart in His ten­der love,
Lends His bound­less strength to you.

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